While many across the country may be experiencing the quintessential cold and snowy Christmas conditions, Memphis is gearing up for an unusually warm holiday season. According to a detailed forecast from the National Weather Service in Memphis, the city woke up to a partly cloudy Christmas morning with temperatures sitting at a comfortable 58°F. Humidity is high at 97%, with a very gentle south breeze supplying a subtle touch of movement to the air.
As the day progresses, residents can anticipate temperatures climbing up to a high near 76°F, complemented by a southwest wind blowing at a gentle pace of 5 to 10 mph. Come nighttime, the clouds will gather, but the mild temperatures will persist, resting at a low around 62°F, the south southwest breeze continuing to grace the evening air with its presence.
Looking forward to the weekend forecast, Friday promises to start mostly cloudy but is expected to clear up, offering sunshine and similar highs around 76°F. The wind, growing bolder, will shift to a southwest direction, blowing at 10 to 15 mph. By Friday night, the skies are predicted to be mostly clear, dipping to lows around 61°F, according to the NWS.
There's a slight shift in weather patterns expected for Sunday, with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers disrupting the mostly cloudy skies, and the temps peaking near 73°F. Winds could become more assertive, with gusts reaching 25 mph. This precedes a significant drop in temperature Sunday night, as showers sweep in along a sweeping wind change – opening the gates for a cooler start to the following week.
The shift in temperatures becomes more pronounced on Monday, where a 20 percent chance of morning showers will make way for partly sunny skies and a starkly cooler high around 37°F, plunging to a low of 22°F that night. Residents can look forward to a return to sunshine on Tuesday, even though temperatures remain chilly, hovering around 37°F during the day.
By midweek, the chill begins to fade, with Wednesday forecast to be sunny with a more agreeable high near 47°F. This information was reported by the National Weather Service, keeping citizens aware and prepared as weather conditions evolve throughout the holiday week. To view the full weather report, the NWS's detailed forecast can be found on their website at the official NWS website.
